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add. state the sum in simplest form.
$\frac{1}{2x} + \frac{8}{9y}$
○ $\frac{2x+72y}{18xy}$
○ $\frac{9}{18xy}$
○ $\frac{9y+16x}{18xy}$
○ $\frac{9}{2x+9y}$

Explanation:

Step1: Find common denominator

The least common denominator of $2x$ and $9y$ is $18xy$.

Step2: Rewrite fractions with LCD

$\frac{1}{2x} = \frac{9y}{18xy}$, $\frac{8}{9y} = \frac{16x}{18xy}$

Step3: Add the fractions

$\frac{9y}{18xy} + \frac{16x}{18xy} = \frac{9y + 16x}{18xy}$

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{\frac{9y+16x}{18xy}}$ (corresponding to the second option)